Service Changes August 29th 2021.

[BBS]

Tbh a short extension then to the 36 from Small Heath back up to Heartlands could enable an end to the ludicrous 45 minute frequency and maybe even take over that stretch of the 28A route. But that's just unnecessary armchair route panning etc on my part etc...

Although on the frequency point, if the new 41 was to work with the 36 on the common section would that indicate another service with a 45 minute frequency?

The 45 min frequency is quite annoying if you have the 36 as your local like me.Rather than 45,30 or 25 min would be better.Im also guessing the 41 allocation will be the same as 1A ( gemini 1's and ALX400 ) as the 36 had tridents and E400's before When NX had it.

[Stu]

Is it true the X1 is being broken in two being a precursor to Sprint at the Birmingham end?
Or will it be like the 700 between Brighton and Portsmouth where the route is still marketed as through route with through fares to improve reliability in the short term.
Could the 28th August be the end of the 159 or the 900 as it is still called by some after all there is company preserved Timesaver that could run on the last day!

I'm unsure, it is listed as a variation atm on the government site. The data is updated on bustimes weekly, so when that updates we may be able to see if there are any additional notes on file.

Comedy option: one of the Chelmsley Wood services is extended through to Coventry to continue a tenuous link.

There is a variation for the X1 / X2 (both on the same 900 registration), but I guess that is just reverting back to normal timetables following the school holiday period.

[JoNi]

There is a variation for the X1 / X2 (both on the same 900 registration), but I guess that is just reverting back to normal timetables following the school holiday period.

Subsequently occurred to me that Coventry end will have to be electric eventually and would presumably be separated. Others I spoke to said "oh that's true" showing how the electric bus revolution is yet to enter the psyche of either myself or fellow citizens, let alone very light rail.

[2206]

Tbh a short extension then to the 36 from Small Heath back up to Heartlands could enable an end to the ludicrous 45 minute frequency and maybe even take over that stretch of the 28A route. But that's just unnecessary armchair route panning etc on my part etc...

Although on the frequency point, if the new 41 was to work with the 36 on the common section would that indicate another service with a 45 minute frequency?

It might combine with the 1 frequency instead through Moseley.

and would presumably be separated.

No reason why electric or hydrogen buses can't continue into Birmingham surely.

[Stu]

Is it true the X1 is being broken in two being a precursor to Sprint at the Birmingham end?

Can I ask where you heard this from? Only someone else has mentioned the same thing in a comment on my website article.

[ellspurs]

Can I ask where you heard this from? Only someone else has mentioned the same thing in a comment on my website article.

I assumed it were going to happen at some point, given the Sprint route creation and Coventry going all-electric. Just didn't expect it to happen this soon.

[4Q]

Just didn't expect it to happen this soon.

It isn't.

[Steveminor]

@Stu the x1 is not down for a route change so its just a school return timetable chane

[Stu]

@Stu the x1 is not down for a route change so its just a school return timetable chane

Yes, that's what I believe to be true, I'm just curious about where some of these 'rumours' are originating.

[Steveminor]

Yes, that's what I believe to be true, I'm just curious about where some of these 'rumours' are originating.

When drivers are bored they start rumours lol

[BBS]

When drivers are bored they start rumours lol

Hey Steve, what stop will the 36 terminate? Across the Station or do a U turn around small heath highway and go back on golden hillock Road and terminate on the other stop?

[Steveminor]

We have requested a stop be positioned directly in front of the station where the layby is

[MasterPlan]

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PD0001111/39

How reliable is 'Bustimes' for things like this? Suggesting there's a route change but the Woodgate terminus is just because X22 is being added to registration, right?

Additionally, a changed hinted at for the 45 and or 47.

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PD0001111/123

[Tony]

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PD0001111/39

How reliable is 'Bustimes' for things like this? Suggesting there's a route change but the Woodgate terminus is just because X22 is being added to registration, right?

Additionally, a changed hinted at for the 45 and or 47.

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PD0001111/123

It is just an exact copy of the DVSA website

[monkeyjoe]

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PD0001111/39

How reliable is 'Bustimes' for things like this? Suggesting there's a route change but the Woodgate terminus is just because X22 is being added to registration, right?

Additionally, a changed hinted at for the 45 and or 47.

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PD0001111/123

I'm wondering if they will send the one or both 45 or 47 to coften h